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Wichita police, Kansas AG seek state RICO Act

By MATT RIEDL, The Wichita Eagle Jan. 5 at 10:18 p.m.

The state could toughen up its fight against gangs under a proposed anti-racketeering law.

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Knife pulled, threat issued as brothers fight over video game Today at 1:30 p.m.
Immigrant faces hearing in 'total identity theft' Today at 1:55 p.m.
Pelosi suggests top earners pay even more in taxes Today at 8:07 a.m.
Old farm bill extended as special interests worry anew about future Jan. 5 at 10:56 p.m.
Brownback’s policies: Aiding or abandoning Kansas’ poor? Jan. 5 at 11:12 p.m.
Friends take to ice to honor Marine Jan. 5 at 10:08 p.m.
John Richardson had the last laugh Today at 12:33 p.m.
Maize schools to re-evaluate cost, benefits of student drug testing Jan. 5 at 4:50 p.m.
Wichita police, Kansas AG seek state RICO Act Jan. 5 at 10:18 p.m.
Choices abound at fair for Wichita schools, programs Jan. 5 at 2:50 p.m.
McGruder leads Kansas State past Oklahoma State Today at 12:12 a.m.
SC woman, oldest living US citizen, dies at 114 Jan. 5 at 7:31 p.m.
Police called after attempted robbery of auto parts store Jan. 5 at 12:59 p.m.
Police kill gunman, find 3 more dead in Colo. home Today at 4:42 a.m.
21-year-old Douglass man killed in head-on crash with semi Jan. 5 at 10:52 a.m.
Developer proposes massive entertainment, retail and sports complex in Bel Aire Jan. 5 at 7:32 a.m.
Kansas daredevil dies in leap from 393-foot tower Jan. 5 at 7:14 a.m.
Two K-State fans injured in accident after Fiesta Bowl Jan. 4 at 10:28 p.m.
Community of Halstead reaches out to family in deadly car accident Jan. 4 at 9:14 p.m.
Wichita police announce 4 arrests in killing near 13th, Oliver Jan. 4 at 6:46 p.m.

2013 movie preview: On the horizon Today at 12:15 a.m.
Georgina Harding’s new novel heralds the triumph of a deaf Romanian painter Today at 7:05 a.m.
Wichita orchestra to accompany guitar virtuoso in ‘Italian Symphony’ Jan. 5 at 11:39 p.m.

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Faith an integral part of Brownback's political style

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback has said he's open to all religions, and he defends his religious activity by noting how past American leaders have embraced Christianity. Brownback has been criticized for bringing his personal religious activity into the public square, but many say his involvement in public prayer isn't as significant as when religious ideology makes its way into public policies.
Police talk about three bodies found in home on north Ash

Wichita Police Captain Hassan Ramzah briefs the media about three bodies that were found inside a home at 337 N. Ash on Saturday.
Setting up the Via Christi nativity (time lapse)
VarsityKansas Big Show (Dec. 17)

Augusta wrestling coach Brandon Terry was Joanna Chadwick's guest on the Big Show.
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Andover girls basketball coach Max Hamblin is Joanna Chadwickâ€™s guest on the Big Show.
Virgin of Guadalupe

"Danza India Guadalupana," a group of dancers ranging in ages from 8-30 perform in a celebration honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe. The event was held Saturday at the Torres home in downtown Wichita. Celebrations have been going on for several days in Wichita and will culminate Wednesday in the Catholic Church's feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. (Video by Jaime Green, December 8, 2012)
Susan Wagle elected Kansas Senate president

Sen. Susan Wagle became the first Wichitan and first woman elected president of the Senate on Monday. Incoming Senate Republicans cast 23 ballots in her favor, giving her a decisive win over Arkansas City Republican Sen. Steve Abrams, who received nine votes.
VarsityKansas Big Show (Dec. 3)

Collegiate basketball coach Mitch Fiegel is Joanna Chadwick's guest on the Big Show.
2009: Chiefs rookie Belcher tutors student
Woman hurt in shooting

Wichita police Sgt. Kurt Peckenschneider said a woman suffered a gunshot wound to her jaw after two men tried to force their way into her west Wichita home Wednesday night.
Fire displaces Wichita family

Wichita officials aren't sure what sparked a blaze in a single-story house late Tuesday on North Spruce. Total loss is estimated at $80,000, including $60,000 in structural damage, said Wichita fire investigator Capt. Stuart Bevis.
Tear gas was used in Old Town

In surveillance video from Doc Howard's, Old Town patrons react after tear gas is used Nov. 23. The footage is from several cameras.
VarsityKansas Big Show (Nov. 26)

North High boys basketball coach Gary Squires is Joanna Chadwick's guest on the Big Show.
VarsityKansas Big Show (Nov. 19)

Hutch football coach Randy Dreiling joins Joanna Chadwick on the Big Show.
Fire burns garage in south Wichita

A fire that caused $180,000 in damage to a three-car garage attached to a south Wichita home early Friday afternoon was likely ignited by accident, a Wichita fire investigator said. (Video courtesy of James Carpenter)
ARC of Sedgwick County Thankful Feast

Volunteers from Cross Road Fellowship Bible Church served more than 600 Thanksgiving meals to the clients and families of The Arc of Sedgwick County for their annual Thankful Feast at the Cotillion Ballroom. (Mike Hutmacher, The Wichita Eagle)
VarsityKansas Big Show (Nov. 13)
Romney concedes, talks about challenges ahead
Obama: We've got more work to do
VarsityKansas Big Show (Oct. 29)

North football coach Kelley Sayahnejad was Joanna Chadwick's guest on the Big Show.

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Friends take to ice to honor Marine

By Amy Renee Leiker, The Wichita Eagle Jan. 5 at 10:08 p.m.

Dressed in her late fiance’s blue and black hockey jersey, Andi Valcoure caressed her rounded belly and smiled.

Choices abound at fair for Wichita schools, programs Jan. 5 at 2:50 p.m.
Wichita police, Kansas AG seek state RICO Act Jan. 5 at 10:18 p.m.
Maize schools to re-evaluate cost, benefits of student drug testing Jan. 5 at 4:50 p.m.
John Richardson had the last laugh Today at 12:33 p.m.
Brownback’s policies: Aiding or abandoning Kansas’ poor? Jan. 5 at 11:12 p.m.
Old farm bill extended as special interests worry anew about future Jan. 5 at 10:56 p.m.
Community of Halstead reaches out to family in deadly car accident Jan. 4 at 9:14 p.m.
Wichita police announce 4 arrests in killing near 13th, Oliver Jan. 4 at 6:46 p.m.
Bills to crack down on illegal immigrants expected when Kansas Legislature convenes Jan. 4 at 10:25 p.m.

Dole VA Medical Center provides wide range of services for veterans

By Kelsey Ryan, The Wichita Eagle Jan. 5 at 10:56 p.m.

Joe Stuhlsatz has gone to the Robert J. Dole Veterans Affairs Medical Center for medical care for 12 years.

A conversation with Kirk Short Jan. 5 at 10:48 p.m.
Developer proposes massive entertainment, retail and sports complex in Bel Aire Jan. 5 at 7:32 a.m.
Government contracting offers options for veterans Jan. 5 at 7:30 a.m.
‘Fiscal cliff’ deal takes money off table for Kansas insurance cooperative Jan. 4 at 11:23 a.m.
Connie Hamilton sells Connie's Cookies, which is moving east and changing to Connie's Cookies Bakery Cafe Jan. 4 at 6:38 a.m.
Enhanced Vision System ‘turns night into day’ for pilots Jan. 4 at 7:20 a.m.
Martens’ Johnson named to regional real estate hall of fame Jan. 4 at 7:18 a.m.

OKC Thunder has easy time with Raptors

Associated Press Today at 4:28 p.m.

To Kevin Durant, an early afternoon start in Toronto against an improving Raptors team was a trap waiting to be sprung on Oklahoma City.

McGruder leads Kansas State past Oklahoma State Today at 12:12 a.m.
Bradley offers Wichita State an early-conference test of defenses Jan. 5 at 4:47 p.m.
Kansas success starts with seniors Jan. 5 at 9:24 p.m.
K-State’s Big 12 title voted top sports story of 2012 Today at 12:30 p.m.
Wildcat report (Jan. 5) Today at 12:12 a.m.
Chiefs’ Reid: Unlikely coach becomes a football CEO Jan. 5 at 6:21 p.m.
Larry Brown, Danny Manning square off on sideline Jan. 5 at 6:12 p.m.

2013 movie preview: On the horizon

By Rod Pocowatchit, The Wichita Eagle Today at 12:15 a.m.

Hope you haven’t gotten your fill of comic book heroes, twists on fairy tales or sequels — because there’s lots more on deck for 2013.

Gallery: Gallery: 2013 movie preview

Georgina Harding’s new novel heralds the triumph of a deaf Romanian painter Today at 7:05 a.m.
Bonnie Bing: Let’s just take 2013 one day at a time Jan. 5 at 11:35 p.m.
Wichita orchestra to accompany guitar virtuoso in ‘Italian Symphony’ Jan. 5 at 11:39 p.m.
’Downton Abbey’ returns with more of the well-loved same Jan. 5 at 11:20 p.m.
Adele’s ‘21’ sets record sales for second straight year Jan. 5 at 11:20 p.m.
Sochi, Russia, preps for the 2014 Winter Games Jan. 5 at 5:25 p.m.
Backstage dressers the ‘silent stars’ of ‘Irma Vep’ Jan. 5 at 11:18 p.m.

Eagle editorial: Deliver on jail reforms

Jan. 4 at 5:27 p.m.

Having made the case for change at the Sedgwick County Jail as a candidate, new Sheriff Jeff Easter now needs to deliver those reforms, as other county officials continue their impressive efforts to stave off another costly jail expansion.

Burdett Loomis: States experiment, learn from others Jan. 4 at 5:18 p.m.
Jeffrey Goldberg: Debunk gun myths Jan. 4 at 5:17 p.m.
Sen. Jerry Moran: Focus now must be on reducing spending, debt Jan. 4 at 5:18 p.m.
Letters to the editor on excessive shooting, Second Amendment, no-tax pledgers, Brownback’s image, greedy retirees, raiding highway fund, PTC, Garvey Jan. 4 at 5:28 p.m.
Opinion Line (Jan. 6) Jan. 4 at 5:19 p.m.

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